The PHYS 12x sequence seems to be designed to maximize nuisance to the student. There are many small assignments due at bursts, creating a logistical nightmare, and the textbook website is horribly inconvenient, often unintentionally hiding information that is necessary for problems. Additionally, use of calculus is very minimal despite the course requiring calculus (as opposed to the algebra-based PHYS 11x sequence), with the course often opting for more confusing, algebraic explanations.

Professor Rybka is a good professor, unfortunately hampered by the design of the PHYS 12x sequence at UW.